The Michael De-Graft Memorial Foundation conducted a health talk on Hodgkin’s Lymphoma at St. Martin Senior High School in Adoagyiri-Nsawam, Eastern Region, on May 18th, 2023.
Dr. Hamza Basheer, our resource person from the Haematology Department of the 37 Military Hospital delivered the presentation, covering causes, symptoms, and treatment methods of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Following the presentation, there was an interactive question and answer session where students asked questions, some of which were related to Leukaemia.
Prince Koduah read Michael’s final words, emphasizing the importance of vigilance regarding one’s health and prompt reporting of any unusual changes to healthcare professionals.
The Senior House Master extended gratitude to the foundation for the informative session, and the program was brought to an end at 2:50 pm. After the program, students continued to engage with the doctor and the volunteers, expressing interest in volunteering and seeking further information.
Four (4) volunteers, along with the doctor, participated in the event, which reached 1800 students, making it a successful awareness campaign.
Overall, the event was very interactive, and it effectively disseminated crucial information about Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.
